Mangoes With Cream
Mangoes with Cream
1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (1/2-inch) cinnamon stick
3 mangos, peeled, thickly sliced lengthwise
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup rum
Put water, half the sugar & cinnamon stick into a heavy saucepan
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer 20 to 30 min, stirring occasionally or until syrup thickens
Add mango slices to syrup & simmer 5 to 10 min or until barely tender
Remove cinnamon stick & add vanilla extract
Transfer to a serving dish & let cool
Cover & refrigerate until chilled
Whip together cream & remaining sugar until soft peaks form
Fold in rum
Serve in a separate bowl to accompany mangoes, or arrange mangos in pinwheel-fashion on individual serving plates, pipe whipped cream into center & garnish with a mint sprig
Makes 6 servings
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